Peter Tulip
@peter_tulip
Chief Economist at Centre for Independent Studies. Ex-RBA, ex-Fed.
My new paper restates and brings together some key points in the Australian housing debate. 1/7 cis.org.au/publication/ho…
.@insteconomics says the reformed RBA is a clear improvement in process. I agree. The previous rubber-stamping made mistakes more likely. I hope we get more clarity on the reasons for disagreement in the forthcoming Board speeches. stephenkirchner.substack.com/p/when-virtue-…

Just read @vincent_rollet's incredible paper on effects of upzoning in NYC. Wow, wow, wow! If CA were a well-governed state, we'd be offering Meta-like pay to bring folks like Vincent into @California_HCD & @Cal_LCI. 🧵/16, with the highlights.
Awesome paper finding huge benefits from relaxing zoning constraints in NYC, even once you account for the big costs of redevelopment vrollet.github.io/files/city_str…
The Productivity Commission's agenda for reform excludes policies recently or already being reviewed. I'm sympathetic. But it means that the most obvious reforms will not be discussed. pc.gov.au/inquiries/curr…

Opponents of increased housing supply, like Marianne Johnstone, do not discuss the crisis in housing affordability. Because they don’t understand that housing supply improves affordability? Or they don’t care? afr.com/politics/savin…

Should YIMBYs broaden their agenda? I'm sceptical. Long 10-point agendas do not persuade anyone, cause dissension within the movement and are a waste of time. Instead, set priorities. Then focus on the central message; i.e. "Allow more housing"
People support housing density if they like cities. The YIMBY movement will go farther if it evolves into a broader “livable cities” coalition. @CSElmendorf and @ProfSchleich show the way ⬇️
.@mattdbowes on Seattle’s zoning reform. My takeaways: 1) Small increases in allowable density (like NSW’s LMR policy) give small and delayed increases in supply. 2) Mandatory Affordable Housing is counterproductive.
Low density suburbs in growing cities often face a problem - as property values rise and older homes are replaced with larger new ones, they become steadily less affordable. But as this paper from the US shows, thoughtful zoning reforms can change this story. 🧵
A small clique of architectural aficionados makes decisions to preserve ugly structures. They have values that no-one I know shares.
Fingal County Council says Dublin Airport can't demolish these unused old concrete ramps because they have architectural merit 🙃 independent.ie/business/irish…
No you have not. We still owe the money, just now someone else has to pay
We've just introduced a bill to wipe 20% off all student debt. Just as we promised.
Homelessness is increasing. Unsurprisingly, given that real rents are increasing and the level of rent is the main determinant of the rate of homelessness. If we don't build enough homes then people go without homes. abc.net.au/news/2025-07-2…